Form 1A – Consent to Enlargement of Jurisdiction

What this form is for

• • Use this when a court case needs to cover more than its original topic.
• • It applies if the geographical area covered by the case needs to be expanded.
• • Select this form when you agree that the current court has power over new issues or areas.
• • Do not use this if you are simply changing who is involved in the case (the parties).
• • Use it when the scope of the dispute itself requires broadening.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no universal deadline listed, but submission should happen promptly after a request for enlargement is made by any party in the case.

Before you submit

• • Fill in all required fields completely (no blanks allowed).
• • Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
• • If applicable, attach supporting documentation proving why enlargement is needed.
• • Ensure you have correctly identified which party is giving consent.
• • Verify that the court name matches the case file.
• • Check for any specific fee payment instructions listed on the form.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete Form 1A thoroughly using black ink.
2. 2Sign and date the document as required by the Courts Service.
3. 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Irish court office or via the online portal.
4. 4Keep a copy of the signed, submitted form for your own records.
5. 5If submitting electronically, ensure you receive a confirmation receipt.

Known limitations

• • This form only represents *consent*; it does not mean jurisdiction is automatically enlarged.
• • It must be filed in the court where the case is currently running.
• • The specific scope of enlargement agreed to must be clearly detailed within the form itself (or attached).
• • Not confirmed in official source: It does not replace a formal judicial order granting consent.